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We signed the #1 juco OT in the nation (4-star) to come in after losing 3 starters- and he cant crack the starting line-up this Spring. Some of us have been saying our talent level was going to be better this coming season upfront- looks to be stepping up likes its supposed to.
A lot of people will be surprised by Rufus Warren.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
I say this with sincerity, if we can survive on the D-Line, we'll be competing for a spot in the playoff.
With what we lost on the defensive line, my biggest fear this year is how we are going to be able to get LSU (Fournette) and Arkansas off the field of they are pounding us up the middle and shortening the game.
Our offense can out score them, but we are going need to find enough power on the defensive line to force some 3rd and longs in the 4th quarters
Nick James is getting the First team reps the last few practices. He, Jones, Jefferson and R Brown are a damn fine 4. The Adams boys will be good 2nd teamers along with the two Jucos, Calvin and Coleman. Corey Thomas has been good in practice so I've heard. Also, I think Keith Joseph and/or anfernee Mullins will be too good to redshirtQuote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
That's 11 guys right there
ETA: I think safety is our number one concern. We have some young guys coming in but depending on freshmen to start is risky bidness
I'll be honest, when I first heard Rufus Warren was holding down first team LT, I was worried. The more I hear from people who have seen him this spring, the more I'm ok with it. You do have to figure he will be, if not the, close to the most athletic LT we have ever had. He has experience blocking from his TE days. He obviously has good feet for a lineman. I'm learning to be ok with it.
As far as getting LSU and Ark off the field, I'd much rather have Diaz scheming for it than Captain Juice.
The JuCo DEs, Coleman and Calvin, stood out to me. Cory Thomas and Braxton Hoyett are who I'll be watching Saturday. I believe they will give us the depth we needQuote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
Corey Thomas will be a 2nd team DT
DE - Brown, Coleman
DT - Jones, Thomas
DT - James, Adams
DE - Jefferson, Calvin
That will be the 2 deep. Guys like Dale, Harris, Hoyett, & F. Adams will get spot duty.
Has anyone seen how Rankin is adjusting? I love getting guys in December, because it helps with the adjustment.
Elite jucos take 6-7 games to adjust, while average jucos take a season. Just wondering how he looks. It's interesting he is lining up at RT.
As he's gotten more comfortable with the plays he's gotten better. You can see his talent but he doing more thinking than just playing at this point. I still think he's going to be a big factor & may be our starter at LT when the season start. Rufus has just been so good & steady he's not going to give it up easy.
As Dan said- it's as much of a product of Rufus stepping up as anything
And there ain't nothing wrong with that 2 deep. We fix our safeties, and we're outta the shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
We are plenty adequate at DT IF we don't get hit with the injury bug. That will be the key.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
I agree but that's pretty much everybody not named Bama and they would have some issues as well. If anybody is having to count on the 3rd or 4th string to play significant minutes you are looking at a pretty big talent or experience drop off or both. I do think that Hoyett, Fletcher, and TD give us really good depth but they are probably not going to be ready for significant minutes in SEC play. Although I think Fletcher has a chance to come in and do some good things this fall.Quote:
Originally Posted by maroonmania
I think Fletcher Adams is the wild card with our d-line. I feel pretty good about Jones, Nick James, and Nelson Adams. I also think that Cory Thomas will be pretty good for us next year. But with Fletcher, I do wonder if he will be a DT, a DE, or maybe be someone that can do both in a reserve role. Long term, I think he is a DT, but we haven't bulked him up completely yet to my knowledge- so he may be able to handle DE in a reserve role for us some next year.
DE worries me a little bit more just because we have two JUCO guys that haven't taken a snap behind AJ and Brown. But even there- Coleman and Calvin sound like they are both doing pretty well in practice.
So, it sounds like we will be fine.
Not sure why, but I figured this would be a thread discussing the offensive line. Guess that will be discussed in the DL thread.
I find it hypocritical how we can talk about our young guys stepping up, but when the folks up the road do it... we clown on them. Do unto others... all that jazz... but we call Freeze a snake charmer. I guess some folks just like to hate. I just like to see good football.
Nice 4th post, Vince Lombardi.**. Our starting OL is 2 seniors and 3 juniors. Nice try, bud.Quote:
Originally Posted by bonesknowstig
I guess you missed all the posts about the DL...
Great 4th post, Bones!*******Quote:
Originally Posted by bonesknowstig
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tic-toc-tic-toc....
7 of the 8 guys on the 2 deep are juniors/seniors, bra.Quote:
Originally Posted by bonesknowstig
Thomas and Adams are Freshmen...
They were mentioned specifically... just pointing out inconsistencies, that's all.
Tell Lee and Hawkes I said hello... they should recognize me by the screen name... I can't believe I've been here for over a year.
Nelson Adams is a Junior. Cory Thomas is the only freshman in the 2 deep. A redshirt freshman at that...Quote:
Originally Posted by bonesknowstig
I know i have been on the Elton Jenkins band wagon for a few weeks, but I got to say it again. Jenkins will probably be a starter this time next year, or be the main backup. Carter is doing really well, also. I know a lot of ppl have expected more out of Cole, but truth is that if this were 4 years ago, he would be a starter right now. We have SOLID quality depth along our OL this year. It really is amazing how many players the coaching staff has to work with to make a really good OL this year and next. Now, i could be completely wrong, but i think we are going to be really good up front.
So Nelson Adams... who played last year... is a wild card for this year? Please stop. That's not who was being referenced.Quote:
Originally Posted by Covercorner2
How long does this clown last?Quote:
Originally Posted by bonesknowstig
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Please just go away. The conversation was about guys like Hoyett, Fletcher Adams and TD Moton perhaps playing and stepping up to be 3RD TEAMERS! Like was said, the only guy in our 2 deep that hasn't played significant minutes is Corey Thomas and he is a redshirt freshman so he's been in the program already for a year. You are obviously trolling.Quote:
Originally Posted by bonesknowstig
Ole Tig... A die hard Rebal 😂😂😂 & has become a little homerish lately as well lol... But hey it's nice getting to talk about Freshman getting THIRD team reps & not having to rely on them to come in and contribute immediately. Later Tig.
You don't have to boot if you don't want to... I'll leave peacefully... I just like showing a dog his ass every now and then.Quote:
Originally Posted by 662dawg
So, 3 JR, 1 SR starter then? Backed by 3JR and a rsFR?Quote:
Originally Posted by bonesknowstig
Yep -- that's the same thing as anointing true freshmen as starters and world beaters...
Yo, Tig, what's that Rebel linebacker 3-deep look like?
I don't know if I'd say we're three deep at LB.
Gates, Russell, CJ, and Denzel are all pretty solid... all with experience. Caldwell looks promising, and Strong is serviceable... but I wouldn't say we're three deep there.
This... Looks like Tig the Rebal got his arse shown to him, not the other way around 😂😂😂Quote:
Originally Posted by engie
Funny how these Bear trolls always blow their cover within the first 10 post.
There was specific mention of Thomas and Fletcher Adams... That's all I was referring to. As usual you don't pay any attention to the context.
Tig is normally a sensible Rebal though. I'll give him that. His rebalism comes out at times, but that's to be expected. We all know there's not a one that's complety Normal lol
CJ has experience at LB in college? Who knew. Sounds like you guys are relying on young/inexperienced guys...Quote:
Originally Posted by bonesknowstig
I agree, Todd. I think Fletcher is a guy that we'll be able to toss in there at DE and DT and be productive. He's talented and has a motor that will translate into early PT. Not saying he'll start, but he's going to provide some depth and versatility.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State